Bank Holiday Today, October 2: Are Banks Open Or Closed On Dussehra, Gandhi Jayanti?

Are Banks Open On October 2, 2025? With the festive season in full swing, bank branches across India will remain shut on October 2, 2025, on account of Dussehra, Gandhi Jayanti, and other regional festivals.

The closures are part of the Reserve Bank of India’s scheduled holiday calendar, which combines national and state-specific holidays.

October 2 marks Gandhi Jayanti, which is a nationwide public holiday. This year, it also coincides with Dasara, Vijaya Dashami, Dussehra, and Janmotsav of Sri Sri Sankardeva.

Banks in Sikkim will also remain shut on October 3 and 4 for continued Durga Puja (Dasain) celebrations.

Meanwhile, On October 1 also, banks were closed in several states like Tripura, Karnataka, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, Sikkim, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Nagaland, West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand, Meghalaya, and Kerala for Dussehra, Ayudha Pooja, and Durga Puja.

Will Banking Services Be Affected?

While physical bank branches will be closed on these dates, customers can continue to access digital banking services, ATMs, and mobile apps as usual.

Services such as cheque clearance, RTGS, and NEFT might be delayed due to branch closures. Those requiring in-person services are advised to plan their visits accordingly and complete transactions before the respective state holidays.

Usual Timings Of Banks In India?

Banking hours may vary in different states, but most banks in India, including State Bank Of India (SBI), Bank of India, and Punjab National Bank, operate between 10 am and 4 pm.

Banks like Axis, ICICI, HDFC, Yes Bank, and Kotak Mahindra Bank function from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm or 3:30 pm, depending on the branch. Bank of Baroda, on the other hand, has slightly extended hours, working between 9:45 am and 4:45 pm or 10 am to 5 pm, and Canara Bank typically operates from 10 am to 3:30 pm.

Other Key Bank Holidays in October 2025

With October being packed with festivals, banks will also remain closed on various dates for major celebrations like Durga Puja, Dussehra, Diwali and Chhath Puja across the country.

Banks will also remain shut for occasions like Ayodha Puja, Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti, Lakshmi Puja, Maharshi Valmiki Jayanti/Kumar Purnima, Kati Bihu, Diwali, Naraka Chaturdashi, Govardhan Puja, Balipadyami, Bhai Dooj, Karva Chauth, Chhath Puja and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s birth anniversary.

In addition to these, all scheduled and non-scheduled banks in India also observe regular weekly offs on the second and fourth Saturdays and all Sundays, as per the RBI’s holiday calendar.